HP StorageWorks 16-EL HP StorageWorks SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit Installation I - Page 5

Installation and Safety Guidelines Read the following sections for installation guidelines. Install the SAN Switch in one of the following ways: ■ As a stand-alone unit on a flat surface. ■ In an Electronics Industries Association (EIA) cabinet (like the HP 9000 Series Rack). ■ In an HP System/e rack. Selecting an Operating Location To ensure correct operation of the switch, the location where the switch is in use must meet the following requirements: ■ Adequate supply circuit, line fusing, and wire size, as specified by the electrical rating on the switch nameplate. ■ An air flow of at least 300 cubic feet per minute, available in the immediate vicinity of the switch. ■ If installing the switch in the HP 9000 Series, or comparable EIA rack: - All equipment installed in the rack should have a reliable branch circuit ground connection, and should not rely on a connection to a branch circuit, such as a power strip. - The rack should be balanced and the installed equipment should be within the rack's weight limits. Ensure the rack is mechanically secured to insure stability in the event of an earthquake. Cooling Requirements Cooling air is drawn into the switch chassis by the fans mounted on the rear of the chassis. The air is expelled through vents in the front (port side) of the chassis, next to the HP logo. HP recommends installing the switch so that air intake and exhaust for all components in the rack is flowing in the same front-to-back direction. Note: HP highly recommends mounting the switch in a cabinet or rack so that the fans reside in the front of the cabinet, and the ports (cables) reside in the rear of the cabinet. SAN Switch Rack Mount Kit Installation Instructions 5